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What is a lay associate? "A lay Associate is a person who feels a calling from God to lead a contemplative and spiritual life in the world, a life modeled on the wisdom of Cistercian values and practices, and who seeks a community of like-minded people.." This definition comes from the Cistercian family website. A Bernardine associate may not have the same form of life as a Cistercian associate or oblate even. For us this is a new venture, Hyning associates, people who have a special link with us and wish to deepen their spiritual connection. At the moment it is by invitation only as we look to discern ways to share our Bernardine Cistercian charism. Each associate discerns with one of the sisters the way God is calling them to live out their association and there will be regular retreat days during the year. On the 14th July most of the group were able to come to Hyning for the oblate day. The theme was Obedience and Sr. Mary Anthony was the speaker for the morning. During the afternoon, the oblates had the chance to discuss some of the issues raised and share their living out of obedience in their lives. As usual the day ended with a business meeting and tea with the community. See you in October if not before! |
Why be a lay associate ...?
Why I chose the 'Oblate journey'. "All my adult life I have happily concentrated on being a good and diligent Martha as a wife, mother and teacher. Now that I am older I recognise that I need a better balance in my spiritual life... Click here to read more If you are interested in becoming an oblate or finding more about why people feel called to be an Oblate or lay associate, especially a Bernardine oblate, click on the link to read more about why people have joined the wider Cistercian family. |
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